Average Deviation Calculator
Quickly calculate the average deviation (mean deviation) and median deviation for a set of numbers.
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Understanding Average Deviation
Average deviation, also known as mean deviation, measures the average absolute difference between each value in a dataset and a central point (like the mean or median). It helps to understand the dispersion or variability within a dataset.
Key Concepts:
- Mean: The sum of all values divided by the number of values.
- Median: The middle value in a sorted dataset.
- Average Deviation from Mean: Average of the absolute differences between each value and the mean.
- Average Deviation from Median: Average of the absolute differences between each value and the median.
Learn more about average deviation on resources like Math is Fun and Wikipedia.